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Sunday, April 3, 2016

Announcing... New Girl Friday!

Whoo Hoo! Some big news to announce today! I'm happy to share I'm a new Girl Friday at CAS-ual Fridays! Stop on by CAS-ual Friday's Blog now through the 10th to meet the new Ink Squad and leave a comment for your chance to win a $50 Gift Certificate!

Maybe you will find this funny.. I almost didn't try out for the design team because I thought CAS in CAS-ual Friday's meant that I had to be "Clean and Simple". Michele assures me that all styles are welcome so you're sure to find a style that suits you just find there!

I couldn't wait to start playing with some of my goodies from CAS-ual Fridays! Since I love layers and "stacking it on" there are lots of goodies on this card.

I think you are wonderful for stopping by today to say hi - so this one is for you. The sentiment is from the Lovely Greetings Stamp Set. I used two different die sets for my layered sentiment - Tag Buddies is the bottom tag, and the top tag with the punched lacy bottom is from the Scallop Tag Set.

Peeking out from under the tag are a few cuts from the Casual Trees Set, and a few flowers from Four Petals. I shaped the flowers with a ball stylus and added a pear center. Can't find the perfect color pearl? Just color a plain white one with an alcohol marker.

Before I added the tag to the card base with adhesive foam tape I wrapped twine around the card a few times. This helps ground the tag so it doesn't look like its floating.

I like adding buttons or enamel dots under raised items to show off the dimension. I love the pops of turquoise with the red on this one!

Thanks for stopping by! Don't forget to visit the CAS-ual Fridays Blog to leave a comment to enter to win that $50 gift certificate! That would be awesome to see you win! No worries though... everyone is a winner because if you use my special code you'll get 15% off your order at CAS-ual Fridays. I'll be putting this badge in my side bar so you can find it any time you want to go shopping !

Congratulations, Jeanne!! That Michele has always had the best taste in her designers!! I'm so happy for you! Your card, of course, is beyond amazing!! (My BFCBB Hop was a success, BTW! Thanks again!!) Enjoy your day! Hugs, Darnell

WooHoooooo! I'm just about ready to embark on my 'solo' (anxiety-inducing...I'm such a wienie!) drive to visit my mom and family, but HAD to pop in to let you know I'm wildly cheering and applauding your new DT role at CAS-ual Fridays! You are SO perfect for this team: fresh ideas, fabulous talent, incredible creativity! I'm excited to see yet more of your inspiration over at Michele's place. Win for you and triple the win for us!Hugs~c

Oooh, congratulations, Jeanne. So happy to hear that you are on the CAS fridays design team. They are lucky to have you. And, your card is just so wonderful. Love all the layers--you are famous for those wonderful layers.

Hi Jeanne. Jeanne here! LOL I stopped by because I saw your sweet card on the Casual Friday blog announcement. Congrats to you. I really like the color combo on your card and the choice of pattern papers. I have to admit that I don't have many Casual Friday stamps, but it looks like a company I would check into for the future. THANKS!

This card design is so fun with all the bright colors that you used and coordinated with the patterned paper! Die-cutting the leaves in bright red and green really kicks it up a notch! Congrats on your DT win!

Wow, HUGE congrats!! You will be a fantastic addition to the CASual Friday team. They made a great choice! Love your card! The bright colors and wonderful layers look amazing and I love that sentiment.

Hi I'm Jeanne!

A Kept Life

When I left my full time career job my husband started calling me his "kept wife". The name of my blog is a play on that expression, because now I capture moments in photographs, and create in color in my "kept life". I hope you enjoy - thanks for stopping by!